Abstract |
Elevated intraocular pressure during the first few days after routine intracapsular cataract extraction with and without alpha-chymotrypsin is a well-known symptom. A prospective, double-blind study was conducted to determine whether Metipranolol would prevent this increase in pressure. In 40 eyes which underwent routine, uncomplicated cataract extraction a drop of either Metipranolol 0,6% or placebo was administered before and during the first days after surgery. Prophylactic Metipranolol 0,6% can substantially reduce the incidence of severe early postoperative ocular hypertension.
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Authors | P Schmitz-Valckenberg |
Journal | Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde
(Klin Monbl Augenheilkd)
Vol. 182
Issue 2
Pg. 150-2
(Feb 1983)
ISSN: 0023-2165 [Print] Germany |
Vernacular Title | Metipranolol zur Prophylaxe einer Augeninnendrucksteigerung nach Kataraktextraktion. |
PMID | 6133027
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
- Ophthalmic Solutions
- Propanolamines
- Metipranolol
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Topics |
- Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
(therapeutic use)
- Aged
- Cataract Extraction
- Double-Blind Method
- Female
- Humans
- Intraocular Pressure
(drug effects)
- Male
- Metipranolol
(therapeutic use)
- Ophthalmic Solutions
- Postoperative Complications
(drug therapy)
- Propanolamines
(therapeutic use)
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